Monday, December 14, 2009

here's the tour

For the last few years, I have chosen to go with a more natural theme (gold, brown, green, twigs, leaves, etc...) for my Christmas decorations, and I'm really enjoying the neutral tones. Staying pretty minimal while incorporating texture was my goal this year since I'm in love with a "cottage-y" (word? no.) sort of look...not that I have attained that appearance by any means.

Look at me! I've just started telling you about our decorations, and I'm already bored with myself! I always say that my favorite colors are brown and cream, and you've probably already figured that out if you've ever seen pictures of our house or my clothes. I want to branch out; I really do. Hey, at least our back door has a little bit of red...

Staying true to my plain self, I do have a soft-spot in my heart for our tree skirt. Burlap from Hobby Lobby two years ago...I think it was 10 yards, and I'm pretty sure I spent $17 with my 40% off coupon :).

P.S.: This year, we found out what happens when some of the lights go out on your lovely, affordable pre-lit tree. Tried to unsuccessfully mend the situation. Don't look too close.

9 comments:

You crack me up! I love your style and your love for neutral tones! :) Your tree and mantle look great! I so wish I had a mantle to decorate. I have been debating on whether or not to get some burlap for under my tree! Everything looks awesome! Love you!

Beautiful!!!! ...and I'm SO PROUD of you branching out with COLOR!:) Since our home has always been ALL green, red, and gold during the holidays you were probably tired of it growing up and I drove you to neutral tones! haha! Even though I use a LOT of color, as you well know, :) I LOVE the neutral tones in your home too! It's just gorgeous!!! ENJOY

I love me some burlap too! WOOHOO for burlap! I love neutral too but let me tell you, when my boys began making ornaments and such, i didn't want my "matching" tree to have these ornaments but they WERE SO SPECIAL!

So, i have a kid tree. WIth.... wait for it..... COLORED LIGHTS! The garland looks like candy and all of their ornaments are so precious on it! I bought some glass ornaments that are bright and bold! It is fun!

I bet you will be doing that soon! Until then, i love everything neutral!

Lindsey- I have loved all the pics you have done- and of course your house is gorgeous - along with darling Anniston!!! Can't wait for all of us to be together soon!! GIVE ALL A KISS FROM US LOVE YOU LYNNE AND LAMAR

Soooo pretty and classy. My Christmas decor is "hodge podge"...all the stuff I have collected from after Christmas sales for 30 years. Somedays I love it and somedays I want pitch it and do a "theme"...but I am too sentimental I guess.

Hi family and friends! Stan and I decided to post this blog to keep all of you updated on the goings-on of our small but growing family :). We hope you find yourselves somewhat entertained as you explore our simple, extremely blessed lives. As I write this, I am inclined to say that ultimately, through all of the high, low, and in-between moments and days we will inevitably and hopefully have, God deserves all of the honor and praise that our family can give. We love you all!